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Vera Institute
The Vera Institute of Justice is an organization dedicated to ending mass incarceration and advocating for human dignity, with a focus on addressing the criminalization of marginalized communities, including people of color and immigrants. Through evidence-based research, the institute collaborates with researchers, organizers, and government leaders to create and scale innovative solutions that build thriving communities.
By emphasizing the importance of investing in communities and minimizing the harms associated with the criminal justice and immigration systems, the Vera Institute works to drastically reduce the use of jails and detention centers. Their strategic initiatives include advancing universal representation, redefining public safety, and supporting comprehensive strategies to ensure accountability and well-being within communities. Generated from the website
